Where to go for a Tokyo Sunset

One of the most convenient features of the Conrad Tokyo is the attached Shiodome monorail station connecting the hotel with Odaiba island and the Ginza district (via Shimbashi station). Fares are ~3 USD each way and trains run every 8 minutes. Do note that these train rides are not included …

My Favorite Places To Visit in Kyoto During Summer

One of the most annoying parts about visiting Japan is that a lot of the traditional temples and shrines you would think are ideal for golden hour are closed. So photography of the traditional Japanese scenes usually happens in less than ideal light, not to mention alongside what seems like …

DHS to Compile Database of Journalists, Bloggers, and Influencers

The Department of Homeland Security is apparently hiring people who can create a database of journalists, bloggers, and influencers.  The data to be compiled apparently includes a publication’s “sentiment” among other factors such as languages, momentum, and circulation. The job posting, which first came to the attention of the public …